Leadership: Five 'Absolutes' for Getting High Performance
Some of my operations at Portland General have been blessed by receiving positive national recognition. The teams involved have worked hard and smart to make positive changes, and to create additional value for our company and its customers, both internal and external. One thing that I did was to articulate an intentional desire to excel. For example, here is a sample mission and values statement from one of my operations (Printing & Mail Services):
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